Jay Gordon Carper, 87, passed away February 14, 2018. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to James and Edna (Myers) Carper, he was a lifelong Akron area resident and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jay retired from O’Neil’s, where he worked as a stock manager. He was very talented at repairing things and never ever gave up on the Cleveland Indians.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann;...

Jay Gordon Carper, 87, passed away February 14, 2018. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to James and Edna (Myers) Carper, he was a lifelong Akron area resident and served in the U. S. Army during the...

George “Bud” D. Halterman, 87 passed away February 4, 2018 at Pebble Creek. Born in Akron to Kemp and Olive (Varner) Halterman, he was a lifelong area resident and was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Bud graduated from Garfield High School and later owned Halterman Construction Company. He very much enjoyed boating, hunting, traveling to the west and in the later years he loved horse and cattle farming.
In addition to his parents Bud is preceded...

George “Bud” D. Halterman, 87 passed away February 4, 2018 at Pebble Creek. Born in Akron to Kemp and Olive (Varner) Halterman, he was a lifelong area resident and was a U.S. Navy...

Shirley Lea Gardner passed away peacefully January 27, 2018, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born December 4, 1934, in Akron, Ohio to Wilson (Mac) and Lillian McCleary. Devoted to her family, she had a zest for life, she shared generously and will be dearly missed.
A lifelong resident of Akron and graduate of Central High School, she graduated early to marry her true love Ted in a marriage that lasted 62 years. A working mother long before the practice was common, she...

Shirley Lea Gardner passed away peacefully January 27, 2018, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born December 4, 1934, in Akron, Ohio to Wilson (Mac) and Lillian McCleary. Devoted to her...

Virginia M. Frank, 92, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2018. She was born in Wadsworth to the late Willard and Cora (Greenawalt) Cox and was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Summa Akron City Hospital with 32 years of service, was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, and was an avid bowler and traveler.
Preceded in death by her husband, Donald, Virginia is survived by her niece, Jan (Pat) Edwards; nephew, Tom (Ruth) Briston; great-nephews, Chris (Beth) and...

Virginia M. Frank, 92, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2018. She was born in Wadsworth to the late Willard and Cora (Greenawalt) Cox and was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Summa...

James Alton Hawk joined his wife Dorothy in Heaven on January 18, 2018. Born in Athens, Ohio on May 18, 1932, James lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio.
As a student, Jim attended special education classes in Akron Public Schools. He was a member of the Handicapped Action Club where he enjoyed train trips, bowling, and putting on shows. He also belonged to Sky Watch at Akron Fulton Airport. Jim worked many years for Goodwill...

James Alton Hawk joined his wife Dorothy in Heaven on January 18, 2018. Born in Athens, Ohio on May 18, 1932, James lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio.
As a student, Jim...

Marla Kay "Mickey" Border, 82, passed away peacefully January 16, 2018. She was born in Bath, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Hostetler) Powers and was a long-time active member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church.
Active in her community, she led three Girl Scout Troops, volunteered for Goals for Greater Akron, the PTA, and the World Series of Golf. She was a member of the Jaycee Wives and sewed costumes for several high school productions. A devoted...

Marla Kay "Mickey" Border, 82, passed away peacefully January 16, 2018. She was born in Bath, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Hostetler) Powers and was a long-time active member of...

Ronald R. Hughes, 70, passed away peacefully January 8, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Charles and Pauline (Sheakley) Hughes and was a beloved member of the Weaver Workshop in Tallmadge, where he worked for many years and had no desire to retire.
Ron was an avid bowler, participating in the Special Olympics, and was a kind soul who loved people and making others happy. He also enjoyed old television shows, especially classic westerns. A member of The Chapel,...

Ronald R. Hughes, 70, passed away peacefully January 8, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Charles and Pauline (Sheakley) Hughes and was a beloved member of the Weaver Workshop in Tallmadge,...

Richard J. “Bud” Allen Sr., 60, passed away December 29, 2017. A lifelong Akron resident, he was a veteran of the US Army. Bud was also “Mr. Fix It”, a backyard mechanic and loved racing motorcycles and the Steelers.
Preceded in death by his mother, Pat and grandmother, Pauline, he is survived by his children, Judi Bello and Richard (Felicia); grandchildren, Terri, Zach, Candice and Angel; long-time girlfriend, Sandy; Beverly; and many other loving...

Richard J. “Bud” Allen Sr., 60, passed away December 29, 2017. A lifelong Akron resident, he was a veteran of the US Army. Bud was also “Mr. Fix It”, a backyard mechanic...

Shirley L. Weekley, 71, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born in Clarktown, TN to the late Luther and Julia (Guinn) Roberts and has been an Akron resident since 1953.
Shirley enjoyed working in the kitchen at Brownie’s and Steinley’s restaurants, and loved playing games, especially Yahtzee and word puzzles.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald, Homer, Gene and Howard. She is survived by her husband of 46 years,...

Shirley L. Weekley, 71, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born in Clarktown, TN to the late Luther and Julia (Guinn) Roberts and has been an Akron resident since 1953.
Shirley enjoyed...

Sean M. Bello, 41, passed away December 12, 2017 due to a trucking accident in Colorado. He was born in Inglewood, CA and lived there until moving to Canton in 2010.
Sean was a commercial truck driver for Fast Cargo Inc and enjoyed Sons of Anarchy, listening to his favorite band, Tony Rio and Relentless and spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his mother, Donna, he will be sadly missed by his wife, Judi; children, Zach and...

Sean M. Bello, 41, passed away December 12, 2017 due to a trucking accident in Colorado. He was born in Inglewood, CA and lived there until moving to Canton in 2010.
Sean was a commercial...